"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are...Texas oil millionaires and an occasional politician or business man from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid." --President Dwight D. Eisenhower, November 8, 1954

Our "Color Us Blue" Resale Shop is open during the same hours as our Headquarters. Sales help keep Headquarters open and help the community by providing affordable and needed items for sale.

We appreciate donations of clean, working items - small appliances, decorative items, furniture and other useful things. Please no books, clothing or kid's toys.

We are also a collection point for Helping Hands Food Bank. We appreciate any non-perishable not outdated food items.

Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, visited Cass County Democrats on Saturday at their headquarters in Cassopolis. She was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd, eager to hear about her platform. Gretchen is the most experienced of the front runners for governor, having served in the State House from 2000-2006, then the State Senate from 2006-2015. In 2011, she was chosen Minority Leader. She claims education and infrastructure among her top priorities and has detailed plans for both issues on her website www.gretchenwhitmer.com

"I was very impressed with Gretchen" said Democratic Party chair, Cathy LaPointe. "She is professional, warm, and totally informed about issues we care about. I want a governor who is ready on day one, and that person is Gretchen. She knows the legislature inside and out and can work with both sides to get things done."

Candidates for governor will be on the primary election ballot on August 7. The winners of that vote will face off in the general election on November 6

From the Chair --

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Find Out Where You Stand Politically!

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Take the quiz on ISideWith.com and find out what percentage your views agree with Democratic, Republican, Socialist, Green and Libertarian Parties.

You may be surprised!

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BAN ON GERRYMANDERING IN MICHIGAN

WILL BE ON THE BALLOT IN 2018!!We're happy to announce that over 450,000 petition signatures were collected in record time, and the required number were certified by the State. This insures that the voters will be able to vote to end partisan gerrymandering in Michigan in the November general election. Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers that gave us this wonderful Christmas present! Special thanks to our Cass County team led by Sue Monahan, Naomi Ludman, and Zane Lankford. They and their dedicated team worked tirelessly to help make this happen. Thank you from the citizens of Michigan!

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Over 80 people attended the 6th District Candidate Forum at Turtle Lodge in Cassopolis on Sunday, April 29 from 2-5pm. All six candidates running in the August 7th primary election were there to answer questions about the issues, as well as personal questions that would likely be brought up in the general election in November, when challenging 32 -year incumbent, Republican Fred Upton. CCDP thanks Darin Boyles for allowing us to stage the event in Turtle Lodge, a wonderful venue for this and many types of events.

The entire forum was videotaped and can be watched on YouTube

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All politics is local--we've heard that forever, and it's true. A grass roots effort to change anything starts at our own back door. Therefore, CCDP is encouraging everyone to attend their local township meetings, or if you're in Dowagiac, the council meetings. Get informed and get involved. Below is the list of meeting dates and times. Introduce yourself to each other, and come to our CCDP meetings the third Tuesday of the month at 5 pm. Hope to see you soon! Cathy